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  1. Support with housing options

    Support with housing options  Finding appropriate housing, or adapting either your home or the home of the person you care for, might be required for essential caring responsibilities, make your home safer and provide independence for the person you are looking after. For further information,…
  2. Working

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  3. Local Offer Review Board

    The Local Offer Review Board meets termly and the first meeting was held in November 2014, where the Terms of Reference were agreed. The Board members are from health, education, schools and social care as well as representatives from parent groups in Manchester. The purpose…
  4. SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme

    Manchester has been appointed by the Department for Education as lead area for the North West Change Programme Partnership. The government realised that the system for helping children and young people with special educational needs isn't working as well as it should. After listening to…
  5. Manchester SEND Report 2024

    Manchester has been appointed by the Department for Education as lead area for the North West Change Programme Partnership to test the reforms outlined in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan 2023. This report provides an overview of the proposed reforms and how Manchester…
  6. Welcome to Manchester Local Offer

    We’re about all things SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) for children and young people up to the age of 25 in the Manchester City Council area and their parents/carers. What is the Manchester Local Offer?  Our newsletter Our monthly drop ins  Local Offer SEND…
  7. Access to computers and help to get online

    Would you like to know about accessing services online including the Local Offer, but do not have access to a computer or the internet or would like help? Click on this link  to find your nearest library, community centre, or computer club. Alternatively if you…
  8. Guidance for new parent carers

    Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life. The good news is, there is a lot of support. It is just knowing where to find it, which is why we have created this section. Just as importantly, it…
  9. Family Hubs

    Family Hubs bring together services for families with children of all ages (0-19) or up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At the core of the offer is an enhanced Start for Life offer which provides support to parents and carers from…
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